School Summary
Bedford School
Girls: 0
Total Pupils: 1108
Opened: 01-01-1908
Ofsted:
Headteacher: James Hodgson
Bedford School
De Parys Avenue
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK40 2TU
Telephone: 01234362200
Website: https://www.bedfordschool.org.uk
Headteacher: James Hodgson
Bedford School
De Parys Avenue
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK40 2TU
Telephone: 01234362200
Website: https://www.bedfordschool.org.uk
AccreditationExpiryDate:
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Boarders (code): 3
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CCF (name): Not applicable
CHNumber:
CensusDate: 20-01-2022
CloseDate:
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DateOfLastInspectionVisit:
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NextInspectionVisit:
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NumberOfGirls: 0
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NurseryProvision (name): No Nursery Classes
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